IBM IBM certifications I C2090-543

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C2090-543 Exam FAQ: What You Need to Know Before You Book

How many questions are on the C2090-543 exam, and how long do I have?

The IBM DB2 9.7 Application Development exam includes 60 - 100 questions and gives you 90 minutes to finish. That works out to a tight per-question pace, so flagging a hard item and moving on is usually smarter than getting stuck. Before test day, sit at least one full timed session with the Dumpleader test engine — practicing under the clock is the fastest way to build the rhythm the real C2090-543 exam demands.

What is the C2090-543 certification exam all about?

The C2090-543 exam is the official IBM exam that leads to the IBM Certified Application Developer - DB2 9.7 for Linux, UNIX and Windows certification, positioned at the Intermediate level. It validates the skills employers expect from certified professionals, and passing it is a concrete step forward in an IT career. It is also connected with other credentials in the same track, including IBM Certified Database Associate - DB2 9.7, IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 9.7.

Can I try the C2090-543 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Dumpleader offers a free PDF demo of the IBM DB2 9.7 Application Development material, so you can check the question style and answer quality before paying. After purchase, your product includes 365 days of free updates; once that period expires, you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

What score do I need to pass the C2090-543 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the IBM DB2 9.7 Application Development exam is 60%, and the official registration fee is USD 200. Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying the full fee again to retake it. A sensible approach is to test yourself first with Dumpleader practice questions and only book your seat once your mock scores sit comfortably above 60%.

What topics are covered in the C2090-543 exam?

The IBM DB2 9.7 Application Development exam is organized into 5 domains. The main ones include Core Concepts (32%); Database Objects (11%); Advanced Programming (15%). Weightings tell you where to spend most of your study time, and the full topic breakdown is listed in the exam outline section above on this page.

How do I register for the IBM DB2 9.7 Application Development exam?

You can book the C2090-543 exam through the official registration channels below:

• IBM Certification Portal
• Pearson VUE Registration

The exam is delivered as Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored, so pick the option that fits your schedule when booking.

What happens if I fail the C2090-543 exam, and how is my purchase delivered?

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Are there any prerequisites for the C2090-543 exam?

No formal prerequisites; recommended intermediate DB2 and SQL development experience Requirements like these can change, so before you book, confirm the current eligibility rules on the official page: https://www.ibm.com/certify/exams/000-543.

What official training is recommended for the IBM DB2 9.7 Application Development exam?

IBM recommends the following training options for C2090-543 candidates:

• IBM DB2 9.7 Application Development Course

Official courses build the theory; the 100 practice questions from Dumpleader then let you measure how ready you actually are for the real exam.

IBM DB2 9.7 Application Development Sample Questions:

Question #1
The statement below was used to create a cursor named CSR1:
DECLARE csr1 DYNAMIC SCROLL CURSOR FOR
SELECT * FROM employee;
After fetching all of the rows in the result set associated with cursor CSR1, which two statements
can be used to fetch the data starting at the end of the result set? (Choose two.)

A. FETCH PRIOR
B. FETCH LAST
C. FETCH RELATIVE
D. FETCH OFFSET

Question #2
A JDBC application uses the "com.ibm.db2.jcc.DB2Driver" driver.
Which two JDBC code snippets illustrate establishing valid connections to a DB2 database named
MYDB? (Choose two.)

A. // Assume aDataSource object named mydb was created by the system administrator
DB2SimpleDataSource dbds=new DB2SimpleDataSource();
DataSourceds = (DataSource)dbds.lookup("jdbc/mydb");
conn= ds.getConnection();
B. // Assume aDataSource object named mydb was created by the system administrator
Context ctx=new InitialContext();
DataSourceds = (DataSource)ctx.lookup("jdbc/mydb");
conn= ds.getConnection();
C. Stringurl = "jdbc:db2://myhost/mydb"
Connection conn = DriverManager.getConnection (url);
D. Stringurl = "jdbc:db2://myhost:5021/mydb:user=myuser;password=mypwd;";
Connection conn = DriverManager.getConnection (url);

Question #3
Given the table COURSES shown below: COURSES
ID CODE NAME 1 ECE100 Operating Systems 2 ECE101 Programming Languages 3 ECE102 Intro to Databases User USER1 executes the following statements: DECLARE GLOBAL TEMPORARY TABLE tempcourses LIKE db2user.courses ON COMMIT PRESERVE ROWS; INSERT INTO session.tempcourses SELECT * FROM db2user.courses; SELECT max(ID) FROM session.tempcourses; Assuming autocommit is on, which result will user USER1 obtain?

A. value 2
B. value 3
C. no value
D. value 1

Question #4
Click the Exhibit button.
UPDATE DBM CFG USING FEDERATED YES;
db2stop;
db2start;
CONNECT TO test;
CREATE WRAPPER oledb LIBRARY 'db2oledb';
CREATE SERVER nwind
WRAPPER oledb
OPTIONS (CONNECTSTRING 'Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;
Data Source=f:Northwind.mdb;', COLLATING_SEQUENCE 'Y');
CREATE FUNCTION nwind.customers()
RETURNS TABLE (customerid CHAR(5),
companynameVARCHAR(40),
contactnameVARCHAR(30),
contacttitleVARCHAR(30),
address VARCHAR(60),
city VARCHAR(15),
region VARCHAR(15),
postalcodeVARCHAR(15),
country VARCHAR(24),
phone VARCHAR(24),
fax VARCHAR(24))
LANGUAGE OLEDB
EXTERNAL NAME 'nwind!customers';
COMMIT;
CONNECT RESET;
A DB2 Command Line Processor script file containing the commands and statements shown in
the exhibit was executed successfully.
Which statement can be used to verify that an OLE DB table function designed to retrieve data
from the CUSTOMERS table of the NORTHWIND Microsoft Access database was created
successfully?

A. SELECTcompanyname FROM oledb.nwind.customers()
B. SELECTcompanyname FROM nwind.customers()
C. SELECTcompanyname FROM TABLE (oledb.nwind.customers()) AS t
D. SELECTcompanyname FROM TABLE (nwind.customers()) AS t

Question #5
Which two Java objects can be used to produce a result set using a SELECT statement? (Choose two.)

A. ResultSet
B. CallableStatement
C. PreparedStatement
D. Statement

Solutions: